Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan has advised fuel price protesters to move their vehicles, as the fuel protests continue for a third day.

The Minister confirmed that it is well established in law that the Defence Forces may assist An Garda Síochána in aid to the civil power, when requested and when required. On each occasion that the support of the Defence Forces is required, An Garda Síochána issues a form C70 to the Defence Forces to request their assistance.

The blocking of critical national infrastructure will not be permitted to continue and the assistance of the Defence Forces has been requested. Large vehicles blocking critical infrastructure will be removed. Owners of those vehicles should remove them immediately this morning and should not complain later about any damage caused to those vehicles during removal.

Denying people access to fuel and clean water is an unacceptable interference in the most basic of human rights.